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· Carl Samson
Japan bans flashy baby names like ‘Nike,’ ‘Pikachu’
Japan’s parliament passed legislation in late May establishing standards for children’s name pronunciations, addressing disputes over creative interpretations of traditional characters. What you need to know: The law requires family registries to include phonetic guidance for…
· Ryan General
New Tiffany Co. x Pokémon collab features $29,000 Pikachu necklace
The centerpiece of the collection is an 18K yellow gold Pikachu necklace retailing for $29, 000
· Iris Jung
‘Pikachu-chu’: Pikachu-themed train in Japan goes viral
A bright yellow Pikachu-themed train has gone viral on Instagram. On May 15, travel vlogger Billy Biehl (@billybiehl) uploaded a short video about his experience on the unique train, which connects the cities of Ichinoseki and Kesennum in Japan.
· Daniel Anderson
‘Portlandia’ co-creator Jonathan Krisel might direct ‘Detective Pikachu’ sequel
Jonathan Krisel, co-creator of the popular sketch comedy TV series “Portlandia,” is reportedly in talks to direct the live-action sequel of “Detective Pikachu” for mass media company Legendary Entertainment. According to Deadline, “Detective Pikachu,” which stars Ryan Reynolds,…
· Daniel Anderson
Ash Ketchum, Pikachu pass the torch to new ‘Pokémon’ protagonists after 25 years
After 25 years in the spotlight, Pikachu and trainer Ash Ketchum will no longer be the protagonists of the “Pokémon” TV series. On Friday, the Pokémon Company shared a teaser trailer to announce a new TV series and signal the end of Ash and Pikachu’s time as the franchise’s main…
· Khier Casino
Tokyo latte artist creates foam art of Pikachu, Kirby and more
A latte artist in Tokyo’s Harajuku district is giving customers one more reason to smile by making anime art on the foam or cream of their beverage orders. A video montage shared by Japan ON on Instagram shows artwork by latte artist Runa, featuring Pikachu, Kirby, Dogecoin,…
· Rebecca Moon
AI creates images depicting Pikachu in 1920s Tokyo
An image-generating AI program created black and white photographs of what Pikachu might look like if it existed in Tokyo during the 1920s. The black and white photos were produced by image-generating apps Stable Diffusion and Dream Studio. The Pokémon franchise was created in…
· Rebecca Moon
Rare 1998 Pokémon card of Pikachu sells for record-breaking $900,000 at auction
A 1998 Pikachu “Illustrator” holographic card sold for $900,000 last Wednesday, breaking the previous record for most expensive Pokémon card sold at $375,000 in February 2021. The rare Pokémon card is only one of 41 copies that exist and was sold in “Near Mint 7” condition. The…
· Bryan Ke
Pokémon YouTube channel releases mouthwatering cooking videos featuring Pikachu and the gang
The official Pokémon YouTube channel recently released a three-episode cooking series titled “Sweet Winter with Pokémon.” The series’ host is joined by his four adorable Poké pals: Charmander, Psyduck, Jigglypuff and Pikachu. The videos feature relaxing cooking sounds, music and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video of 11-year-old Pikachu fan heartbroken by mom’s math homework-themed cake surprise goes viral
An 11-year-old Chinese boy broke down in tears after receiving a textbook-themed birthday cake as a reminder to do his homework. His mother promised him a Pikachu birthday cake but changed her mind at the last minute. An 11-year-old boy from China burst into tears after…
· Michelle De Pacina
AI-created images of Pikachu are the farthest thing from kawaii
Illustrations of a Pikachu drawn by artificial intelligence shocked social media users with its creepiness. Pikachu’s nightmare: Twitter user @same_dagon requested that the Dream by Wombo application generate a “Wild Pikachu living in Tokiwa Forest,” but the unexpected results…
· Ryan General
Pikachu is actually based on squirrels and the pikas are up in arms
Pikachu, which looks something like a cross between a mouse and a rabbit, has always been put in the “mouse” category in the Pokédex, the digital encyclopedia for Pokémon. However, Pikachu’s creator has confirmed that it’s neither a mouse nor a rabbit. So which is it? Legendary…
· Ryan General
Pikachu Earbuds With Pokéball Charging Case Also Make Pikachu Noises
Gaming peripheral maker Razer has collaborated with the Pokémon Company to unveil a new pair of Pikachu earbuds. The Pokémon x Razer Pikachu True Wireless Earbuds are the latest to come out of the collaboration between the two companies which also released Pikachu PC accessories…
· Carl Samson
Girl Gets Trapped Inside Claw Machine Reaching for Pikachu Doll
A young girl in southeastern China was stuck inside a claw machine after climbing through the flap to ensure that she gets hold of a Pikachu doll. The incident occurred at a shopping mall in Dongguan, Guangdong province on June 20, Kanka News reported.
· Bryan Ke
Producer of Netflix’s ‘Castlevania’ Creates Dark Parody of Ash Ketchum After Pikachu’s Death
The Pokémon series takes a whole new – and very dark – path in this new parody trailer from Adi Shankar, the executive producer of Netflix’s “Castlevania,” titled “The End of Pokémon.” “The End of Pokémon,” directed by Luis Pelayo Junquera and Enol Junquera, was animated by…
· Bryan Ke
You Can Now Buy Pikachu, Jigglypuff High Boots For $524
You can now buy a very fashionable pair of high boots that looks like Pikachu or Jigglypuff from the hit franchise “Pokemon.” The boots, launched by the Italian fashion brand GCDS last September as part of its 2019 Spring Collection, is perfect for people who are looking to…
· Ryan General
Japanese Woman Gives Her Knockoff Chinese Pikachu ‘Plastic Surgery’
A dedicated Pokémon fan has made her bootleg Chinese Detective Pikachu plushie look nearly as adorable as an authentic one after giving it a full makeover. Japanese Twitter user @a_nyahandmade shared that she ordered a Detective Pikachu plushie from a seller in China but was…
· Bryan Ke
Life-Sized ‘Detective Pikachu’ Plushie is Now Here for $200
A new life-sized plushie of “Detective Pikachu” with adjustable arms, legs, ears, and tails is now available for order online. The plushie, which you can manipulate to any pose you want, is designed to be the same size as his movie version with a height of 40 centimeters (15.7…
· Bryan Ke
Guy’s Promposal in a Pikachu Costume is So Cute It Sickens Me
Sometimes simply going up to someone and asking them out to prom isn’t extravagant enough, which is why this student chose to ask a girl out in public while wearing a massive Pikachu costume.
· Bryan Ke
Theater Shows Film of Mom Drowning Her Children Instead of ‘Detective Pikachu’, Traumatizes Kids
A theater in Montreal, Canada has caused quite a panic after a member of staff played the horror movie “The Curse of La Llorona” instead of the movie they intended to play, “Detective Pikachu,” leaving dozens of kids crying and upsetting parents.